W TREK
CHILE
The W Trek is Patagonia distilled — five unforgettable days tracing the most dramatic contours of Torres del Paine National Park. Granite towers pierce the sky, glaciers groan in distant valleys, and turquoise lakes glow beneath shifting clouds. This version elevates the classic route with refined lodges, seamless logistics, and thoughtful pacing. It is raw beauty, experienced well.
Note that everything you see here is an example of what your trip could look like. Your adventure will be tailored specifically to you.
WHEN TO GO
NOV - MAR
ESTIMATED COST
$6,000
DURATION
5 NIGHTS
per person, excl. int'l flights
(based on two adults sharing)
WHY THIS ADVENTURE
The W Trek has earned its reputation as one of the world’s great hikes, but how you experience it changes everything. This curated approach removes the strain of heavy packs and crowded refugios, replacing them with expert guides, strategic pacing, and restorative lodges at day’s end. Each trail reveals Patagonia’s drama in layers: wind-scoured ridgelines, hanging glaciers, improbable turquoise lakes. You walk deep into wild terrain, yet return each evening to warmth, good wine, and comfort. It is the rare journey that feels both elemental and intentionally refined.
JOURNEY FLOW
Your first steps carry you into a landscape shaped by wind and ice. Trails skirt milky-blue lakes beneath the looming horns of Cuernos del Paine. The path bends toward the thunder of Grey Glacier, its fractured face glowing against dark rock. Forested valleys open to wide alpine meadows where condors ride the currents overhead. The ascent to the base of the Torres arrives in early light, granite spires rising sheer from a glacial lagoon, their reflection trembling in the cold air. Each day crescendos with scale, then softens into evenings of shared stories, warm meals, and quiet awe.
HIGHLIGHTS
WAYS TO PERSONALIZE
Add a guided glacier ice-hiking experience on Grey Glacier with technical gear and expert instruction.
Upgrade to fully private guiding throughout the trek for flexible pacing and deeper natural interpretation.
Extend your stay with two restorative nights at Explora inside the park, including spa and horseback riding.
Pair Patagonia with El Calafate for a privately guided visit to the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier.
